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Start with The Gates of Rome and continue through all 5 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Gates of Rome
Book 1 by Conn Iggulden • Published 2002
First in the Emperor series, this novel follows young Gaius Julius Caesar and his friend Marcus as they grow up on a Roman estate, train under a brutal ex-gladiator, and are swept into the violent power struggle betwe...
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Ends with The Blood of Gods
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Book 1:The Gates of Rome
Conn Iggulden • 2002
First in the Emperor series, this novel follows young Gaius Julius Caesar and his friend Marcus as they grow up on a Roman estate, train under a brutal ex-gladiator, and are swept into the violent power struggle betwe...
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Book 2:The Death of Kings
Conn Iggulden • 2004
Caesar’s world widens as he serves with the legions, survives capture by pirates and witnesses the Spartacus rebellion, while back in Rome alliances shift and Marcus Brutus is drawn into battles that will shape both m...
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Book 3:The Field of Swords
Conn Iggulden • 2005
As Julius Caesar’s ambition hardens, he builds a power base in Rome then marches north, forging a ruthless army in Gaul and beyond, even as enemies in the Senate plot to cut him down before he becomes unstoppable.
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Book 4:The Gods of War
Conn Iggulden • 2006
Caesar crosses the Rubicon and plunges Rome into civil war, leading veteran legions against Pompey while a dangerous new alliance with Cleopatra in Egypt pulls him toward a destiny that will decide the fate of the Rep...
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Book 5:The Blood of Gods
Conn Iggulden • 2013
After Julius Caesar’s assassination, Rome explodes into reprisals and civil war as Marc Antony and young Octavian hunt down Brutus, Cassius and the other conspirators, turning personal grief into a ruthless struggle f...
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What is the best order to read the Emperor series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Gates of Rome.
How many books are in the Emperor series?
There are 5 books currently listed in the Emperor series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Emperor series?
New readers should start with The Gates of Rome, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Emperor series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2002 to 2013.